We went away for a few days last week and boarded our cat. Was he mad at us! I took this shot whilst he was sulking in a corner after he got back. It’s the feline version of a mean and moody portrait. Despite the expression he really is a a rather lovable rogue. Well I think so although my husband begs to differ. His name is Montgomery, Monty for short. He’s named after a famous British World War II general.

There are plenty of signs that Spring is here, flowers, blossoms green leaves and not forgetting school proms. This lovely young lady came in to my studio this week for some portraits in her prom dress. She looked great and it was a pleasure meeting her.

Spring is here and as a last goodbye to this winter past I am showing my favorite personal winter portrait. It was taken in Vermont in December 2009. My daughter got up at daybreak to watch the first snow of the season falling. I woke up to find her sitting quietly in the corner of the hotel room with the drapes open just watching the flakes falling. There’s always something wonderful about the first snowfall each year whatever age you are. The portrait was taken using the available natural light.